It’s almost time to say goodbye to Hawkins. As Stranger Things moves closer to its conclusion, Netflix is making sure the suspense lasts just a little longer by dropping the season 5 episodes in batches. Wondering when you can watch the volume 2 episodes, as well as the series finale, in Thailand? Here’s the complete episode release schedule for Stranger Things season 5, along with its plot and cast details.
The final chapter of Netflix’s biggest fantasy sci-fi series is being rolled out in three volumes. With Hawkins on the brink of collapse and Vecna still lurking in the Upside Down, anticipation has never been higher.
Speaking to Tudum, co-creator Ross Duffer shared, “I think what’s unique about this season is that it starts a little bit in chaos because our heroes ultimately lost at the end of season 4.”
So, get your popcorn ready and prepare to revisit Hawkins, as the group of friends goes all out against Vecna, one last time.
The first volume of Stranger Things season 5 dropped on 27 November. It will be followed by the second volume, which arrives on 26 December. Here’s the full release schedule for viewers in Thailand, along with the episode titles:
Episode 1 — “The Crawl” — Thursday, 27 November 2025 (Out now)
Episode 2 — “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler” — Thursday, 27 November 2025 (Out now)
Episode 3 — “The Turnbow Trap” — Thursday, 27 November 2025 (Out now)
Episode 4 — “Sorcerer” — Thursday, 27 November 2025 (Out now)
Episode 5 — “Shock Jock” — Friday, 26 December 2025
Episode 6 — “Escape from Camazotz” — Friday, 26 December 2025
Episode 7 — “The Bridge” — Friday, 26 December 2025
Episode 8 — “The Rightside Up” — Thursday, 1 January 2026
Who are the cast members for season 5?
Here’s the complete cast of Stranger Things season 5 and the roles they play.
• Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers
• David Harbour as Jim Hopper
• Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven
• Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler
• Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson
• Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair
• Noah Schnapp as Will Byers
• Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield
• Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler
• Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers
• Joe Keery as Steve Harrington
• Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley
• Priah Ferguson as Erica Sinclair
• Brett Gelman as Murray Bauman
• Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna
• Cara Buono as Karen Wheeler
• Amybeth McNulty as Vickie
• Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler
• Jake Connelly as Derek Turnbow
• Alex Breaux as Lt Robert Akers
• Linda Hamilton as Dr Kay
What is the plot of Stranger Things season 5?
In the fall of 1987, Hawkins is still reeling from the rifts tearing the town apart. Eleven and her group of friends must track down and destroy Vecna to save the world.
Meanwhile, military quarantine tightens around Hawkins, and the government’s renewed hunt for Eleven forces her back into the shadows just when the world needs her most. As the anniversary of Will Byers’ disappearance approaches, an eerie sense of deja vu settles over the town.
Also read: Which characters are most likely to die in Stranger Things season 5?
Is there a trailer for the final season of the Netflix series?
Yes. Watch the official trailer for Stranger Things season 5 below:
Watch Stranger Things season 5 on Netflix.
